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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.83, 325.32 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.83, 325.32 and 95.18 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.83 : 325.32 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.83/325.32 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.83x = 325.32 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.83x = 30,961.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,961.97/216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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